Description
A departure from the more distant landscapes I’ve produced. This one gives the viewer much more foreground detail. The viewing angle is much closer to the ground and the trees are less than a minute walk away.
The key focus for this one was the massive light contrast over the water mid-left. All that area is blasted by the sun. I knew I wanted trees and that patch of bright light.
I chose my palette from some well-known favourites that I am often drawn to. Payne’s Grey, Indian Yellow, Yellow ochre, Red Ochre, Titanium White, and Cobalt Blue.
As the painting developed and I used various brushes to achieve the textures I wanted, I responded to what I thought were figures within the trees. Up until that point, there was a large white patch of my base Gesso still showing at the foot of the trees. I added some Indian yellow and Red Ochre to this and continued with some Red Ochre on the trunks of trees where I thought red firelight may catch.
There were several moments where I thought the painting was simply going to fail, but my growing friendship and confidence with oils helped me push through.
Material:
Painted in oil on triple gesso 3/4 inch plywood I rescued from some staging. 29.5 x 25 inches.
Hanging:
To hang I have attached screws and super-strong coated wire, but this could easily be removed and a frame used if preferred.
Original Oil Painting
This artwork was created by me. It is signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity that is also signed, dated, and includes my thumbprint. You’ll know it’s real when you receive it because you will be able to see up close all the brush strokes I made creating it. I am proud of this piece of work and want to be sure you know it is the real thing.
